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We have had custody of our son since birth he is now 8. It was suppose to be an easy adoption since his biological mother asked us to adopt him because she could not afford to take care of him. We were there for the birth and brought him home from the hospital. Indiana was ready to wrap up the adoption, then Kentucky said they did not recognize private adoptions. So we had to get another lawyer who kept giving us the run around. I had to move to New Jersey to take care of my mother and my son came with me. He started school in New Jersey and is currently in 3rd grade. He has been diagnosed with ADHD with impulsive behavior. We love him more than words can say and have given him all the attention and medical care. He is a little spoiled. We just want to get his adoption finalized. We have the paperwork terminating the Birth parent's rights and temporary custody granted us by the State of Indiana. We also have the background checks from the State of Kentucky they told us we needed.
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Thank you for your question. I know how worried you must be about finalizing the adoption of your son. The short answer is that you should immediately contact an experienced family law lawyer. In New Jersey, a private adoption can be finalized as long as the proper paperwork is filed with the court and the proper procedures are followed. Unlike Kentucky, New Jersey will recognize and finalize private adoptions as long as New Jersey adoption law is followed. There are several requirements that have to be followed. It is important to consult with an experienced adoption law attorney to ensure that all of the appropriate paperwork is filed on a timely basis and that all of the local surrogate’s office procedures are followed so that your adoption can be finalized quickly. It is important to protect your interests and have an experienced family law lawyer advocate for your interests and ensure that both you and your sons rights are protected. I hope this information was helpful to you.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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